STEEL TOE IMPACT TESTER

The toe portion of shoes used for industrial aplications or used in mines shall be sufficiently rigid so as not to get pressed down beyond a specified limit when a heavy block falls down on it, thus preventing crushing of or injury to the toe of the user. The toes of miner’s safety boots or industrial shoes are generally reinforced with steel toe­ cap to provide rigidity to them. Whether these toe-caps are sufficient robust so as to fulfill their desired function is ascertained by subjecting the toe-cap assembled in a cut-out shoe to an impact by a falling weight in suitable equipment. The toe-cap shall not press down beyond a specified limit during the impact.

Description

Specification Details
Model No. GTX-LH7
Height of Fall 1020 ± 10 mm
Mass of Falling Block 10.0 ± 0.1 kg and 20.0 ± 0.2 kg
Impact Energy 100 ± 2 Joule and 200 ± 4 Joule
Striker Wedge Shaped, Included Angle 90°, Minimum Length 60 mm, Edge Rounded to 3 mm Radius, Hardness 50 to 60 HRC
Clamping Block 150 × 150 × 23 mm, Hardness 60 HRC
Base Block 400 × 400 × 40 mm Approx.
Power Supply 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Features:

  • Automatic mechanism prevents second impact.
  • Machine automatically stops after impact.
  • Matching fittings available for samples of different diameters.
  • Heavy-duty steel impact striker.
  • Models available according to falling height preference.

Related Standards:

  • EN 344:1993 – Requirements and Test Methods for Safety, Protective and Occupational Footwear for Professional Use.
  • IS 15298 (Part-2):2011.
  • ISO 8782-1:1998.